Seán Cummins

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Seán Cummins holds an honours degree in Animal Science for UCD. At AgriLand, he has a particular focus on the beef, dairy and sheep sectors.

Grass advice: ‘Do not wait to spread because of an extension to the fertiliser deadline’

Grass

Grass advice: ‘Do not wait to spread because of an extension to the fertiliser deadline’

After a challenging summer, grass growth rates are beginning to return to more normal levels; an average growth rate of...
‘Diamond’ shines brightest in latest ICBF dairy evaluation run

Dairy

‘Diamond’ shines brightest in latest ICBF dairy evaluation run

The Irish Cattle Breeding Federation (ICBF) recently completed its September 2018 evaluation run to populate the Dairy Active Bull List....
5-10c/kg wiped off spring lamb quotes

Sheep

5-10c/kg wiped off spring lamb quotes

After showing some signs of stability last week and in the early stages of this week, factories have moved to...
What was the most popular beef AI sire in 2017?

Beef

What was the most popular beef AI sire in 2017?

The Irish Cattle Breeding Federation (ICBF) recently released data outlining the top 20 most popular beef AI sires in suckler...
Spring lamb market remains relatively stable

Sheep

Spring lamb market remains relatively stable

As was the case last week, the spring lamb market has continued to remain stable; factory buyers are offering base...
Will farmers face penalties for failed wild bird cover crops?

CAP / Schemes

Will farmers face penalties for failed wild bird cover crops?

After this summer’s drought, many wild bird cover crops sown under the Green, Low-Carbon, Agri-Environmental Scheme (GLAS) came under pressure....
Lely narrows the gap between dairy farmers and consumers

Dairy

Lely narrows the gap between dairy farmers and consumers

After being kept a secret, Lely unveiled its latest Yellow Revolution – the Lely Orbitor – on a test farm in...
Sheep supplies show some signs of easing

Sheep

Sheep supplies show some signs of easing

After reaching a peak of 78,428 head during the week ending August 19, weekly sheep supplies are showing some signs...
Record-breaking heifer price recorded at Balla Mart weanling show and sale

Beef

Record-breaking heifer price recorded at Balla Mart weanling show and sale

Last Tuesday (September 4), Balla Mart held its first weanling show and sale. A “roaring trade” was reported and this...
Dairy focus: Big plans afoot for Pallaskenry

Dairy

Dairy focus: Big plans afoot for Pallaskenry

Located just a stone’s throw away from Ireland’s dairy heartland, Salesian Agricultural College offers a wide range of practical training...
‘Expansion plans will be challenged if farmers aren’t getting the necessary returns’

Dairy

‘Expansion plans will be challenged if farmers aren’t getting the necessary returns’

Last year, 35% of farmers in Ireland made less than €10,000 and – even in a record year – 30%...
‘More change will occur in agriculture over the next 20 years than the previous 1,000’

Agri-Business

‘More change will occur in agriculture over the next 20 years than the previous 1,000’

“We are in a period of huge change. It’s what I call the Global Agrarian Revolution – more change in...
‘We are at a crossroads in our capability of using science to deliver solutions to the world’

Environment

‘We are at a crossroads in our capability of using science to deliver solutions to the world’

Ted McKinney, under secretary for trade and foreign agricultural affairs at the US Department of Agriculture (USDA), posed a number...
100,000 fewer calves registered to beef cows than 2012

Beef

100,000 fewer calves registered to beef cows than 2012

The number of calves born to beef dams – suckler calf registrations in other words – have fallen significantly since...
Rams hit €1,220 at Sheep Ireland €uroStar Multi-Breed Ram Sale

Sheep

Rams hit €1,220 at Sheep Ireland €uroStar Multi-Breed Ram Sale

Almost 330 rams of nine different breeds were offered as part of this year’s Sheep Ireland €uroStar Multi-Breed Ram Sale...
Grass advice: Autumn preparation comes under the spotlight

Grass

Grass advice: Autumn preparation comes under the spotlight

After a challenging year, attention is slowly turning to putting the farm in a position to make the best possible...
Steady as she goes for spring lamb trade

Sheep

Steady as she goes for spring lamb trade

The spring lamb trade has steadied somewhat and base quotes have stabilised after a couple of weeks of price drops....
Forage rye: An option after maize?

Tillage

Forage rye: An option after maize?

Forage rye was around in the 1970s and 1980s, but the technology surrounding the crop has moved on over the...